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Linen Fabric Category is on sale at 20% off from May 15th to May 31st!

Britex Fabrics loves everything about silk and it shows. Silk is a natural fiber that is usually derived from the mulberry silkworm’s cocoons. Silk has it all; it is smooth, soft, strong, and lustrous. Silk is ethereal for a summer frock, and just as smart for a winter frock-coat lining. We delight in traipsing about to find you the most chic Italian silks, natty necktie silks, brilliant jacquard silks, and airy sheer silk chiffons.

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  1. Crinkled Tangerine & Pink Floral Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Crinkled Tangerine & Pink Floral Silk Chiffon

    A crinkled sheer silk chiffon, in tangerine sherbert and pink blush. With it's large floral design, summery texture and clear colors, this airy silk would make a lovely beach wrap or loose evening tunic. 100% Silk. This fabric is 38" wide.
    $69.99

  2. Lightweight Ripe Apricot Silk Charmeuse Quickview

    Lightweight Ripe Apricot Silk Charmeuse

    A lightweight silk charmeuse fabric, in a luscious ripe apricot shade with a gentle sheen -- soft and fluid, this would be perfect for a bias-cut afternoon frock or an airy chemise. 100% silk. This fabric is 44" wide.
    $34.99

  3. Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon Quickview

    Vibrant Melon & Cream Art Deco-esque Floral Silk Chiffon

    A sheer silk chiffon, in deep melon and peach on soft cream, with an abstract floral design reminiscent of Art Deco motifs. We love the delicate lines and colors in this fabric - it would be perfect as a drop-waisted 1920s inspired tea frock.....crochet and tea anyone? 100% Silk. This fabric is 54" wide.
    $39.99

  4. Mid-Heavyweight Woven Copper & Black Geometric Stripe Silk Blend (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Mid-Heavyweight Woven Copper & Black Geometric Stripe Silk Blend (Made in Italy)

    A midweight silk blend woven fabric, with a tight weave and an ethnic influence. This unusual fabric has crosswise geometric stripes made of fabric ribbon in copper, rust, wine, chartreuse, and silvery grey. Full-bodied and reversible, this would make dramatic wide collared evening coat, or fabulous over sized floor cushions for your den. Made in Italy. 91% Polyester, 9% silk. This fabric is 56" wide.
    $175.99

  5. Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy) Quickview

    Soft Semi-Sheer Rose Strewn Silk & Cotton Blend (Made in Italy)

    A semi-sheer silk and cotton fabric, strewn with 3 1/2" roses in shades of pink on a natural background. This is a lovely floral, without being overblown - roses are widely spaced and staggered two and one across. With it's clear sunset colors, this airy silk would make a simple gathered skirt, or loose evening wrap. Made in Italy. 73% cotton and 27% silk. 54" wide.
    $39.99

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